Quick Installation
1 Connect video cable
Make sure both the ViewPanel
®
and
computer are turned OFF.
• Remove the lower back cover and lift up
the upper back cover.
• Connect the video cable to the computer
then to the ViewPanel. Both analog and
digital ports are available on the back of
the ViewPanel for your convenience.
Macintosh users: Models older than G3
require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the
adapter to the computer and plug the video
cable into the adapter.
To order a ViewSonic
®
Macintosh adapter,
contact ViewSonic Customer Support.
2 Connect power cord and AC/DC
adapter
Connect the power cord and AC/DC adapter
from the ViewPanel to a properly grounded
AC outlet.
3 Turn ON ViewPanel and computer
• Turn ON the ViewPanel, then turn ON the
computer. This sequence (ViewPanel
before computer) is very important.
NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may
receive a message asking them to install the
INF file. This is on the CD.
4 Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into
the computer’s CD drive
(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
If your computer does not have a CD-ROM
drive, contact Customer Support.
(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.
NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:
double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the
Windows Explorer, then double-click on
viewsonic.exe.
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Windows users
: Set the timing mode
(resolution and refresh rate)
Example: 1280 X 1024 @ 60 Hz.
For instructions on changing the resolution
and refresh rate, see the graphic card’s user
guide.
Installation is complete. Enjoy your new
ViewSonic ViewPanel.
To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs: print this user guide and write
the serial number in "For Your Records" on
page 2. (See back of ViewPanel.)
You can register your product online at the
website for your region. See the Customer
Support table in this guide.
The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also
provides an opportunity for you to print the
registration form which you may mail or fax
to ViewSonic.
Remove two back covers
AC outlet
(wall socket)
Video cable
to computer
AC/DC Adaptor with
power cord
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